GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — Central Community College is being recognized as one of the nation’s most military friendly schools.

CCC finished sixth out of 95 small colleges nationwide according to an evaluation by VIQTORY, a service-disabled, veteran-owned business. Schools were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 1,800 schools participated.

“CCC’s military-connected students deserve the credit for this award,” said Barry Honor, CCC director of veterans and military services. “They attended classes, did the homework, took the tests and walked the stage in graduation regalia. The Veterans and Military Resource Center (VMRC) staff had the easy part, supporting the students on their journeys. Their success is what made CCC successful.”

Final ratings were determined by combining the institution’s survey scores with the assessment of the institution’s ability to meet thresholds for student retention, graduation, job placement, loan repayment, persistence (degree advancement or transfer) and loan default rates for all students and, specifically, for student veterans.

"We continue to once again be recognized for excellence in service to, and results achieved by, our veteran students,” said CCC President Dr. Matt Gotschall. “It’s not an easy mission, but one we are proud to meet year after year."

The 2023-24 Military Friendly Schools list will be published in the May and October issues of G.I. Jobs magazine and can be found at www.militaryfriendly.com.